Analysers
Our analysers are designed for engineers by engineers and are built to be used intuitively. Our systems are based on 16 bit ADC/DAC modules capable of sampling data at up to 2 MSamples/s (aggregate) and use sophisticated signal processing techniques.
Multi-channel Signal Analyser
The multi-channel signal analyser offers sophisticated analysis of dynamic signal in real time. Its ease-of-use makes it an extremely versatile instrument for any serious experimentation. It includes:
- Real-time capture and analysis on up to 32 channels (16 bit resolution) simultaneously at up to 2MS/s aggregate
- Easy to configure instrument setup
- Fully configurable digital filters
- Capable of many analysis techniques:
- Power Spectral Density
- Probability Density Distribution
- Non-stationary signal analysis (RMS, skewness, kurtosis and crest factor distributions)
- Frequency Response (transfer) Functions
- Synchronous averaging (random decrement analysis)
- Octave analysis
Applications:
- Structural integrity monitoring
- Machine health monitoring
- Offshore structures performance
- Laboratory-based structural and dynamic analysis
- Transport vibration analysis
- Acoustic analysis
Dual-channel Spectrum Analyser - Impact Excitation
This application is ideal for evaluating the dynamic response of devices and structures for modal analysis. It is compatible with any type of impact-generating device. and is suited to both students and experienced engineers. Its main features are:
- Computes Average Frequency Response (Transfer) functions in real time
- Enables Post-processing to ‘re-play’ experiments and edit test data
- Computes accelerance, mobility, receptance and Nyquist plots including circle fits for damping and natural frequency etc…
- Works with any type of modal hammer and has in-build shock excitation signal generator for shakers
- Easy extraction of complex FRF data for mode shape determination
- 16 bit resolution at up to 2 MSamples/s
Applications
- Education (class licenses available)
- Research
- Modal analysis: mode identification (natural frequency and damping)
- Frequency domain analysis of dynamic systems
Visit this link for a video demonstration of the Dual-channel Spectrum Analyser – Impact Excitation.
Dual-channel Spectrum Analyser - Random Excitation
This application is ideal for evaluating the Frequency Response Function of devices and structures in real time. It is compatible with any type of vibration shaker and includes provisions for the generation of various random excitation functions. It is suited to both students and experienced engineers. Its main features are:
- Computes Average Frequency Response (Transfer) functions in real-time
- Post-processing enables test editing and computing of accelerance, mobility, receptance, Nyquist plots including circle fits for damping and natural frequency etc…
- Offers 16 bit resolution at up to 2 MSamples/s with up to 16,000 spectral lines
Applications
- Education (class licenses available)
- Research
- Modal analysis: mode identification (natural frequency and damping)
- Frequency domain analysis of dynamic systems
Cushion / Impact Analyser
This software was developed to enable the easy characterisation of cushions and shock-absorbing materials in general. It is compatible with any type of cushion testing system including bespoke devices. Some of its features are:
- Automatic generation of cushion curves
- Includes fully-configurable digital filters
- Includes Shock Response Spectrum analyser
- Has provision for additional sensors (displacement, force etc..)
- Capture and analysis on up to 32 channels (16 bit resolution) simultaneously at up to 2MS/s aggregate
Applications
- Ideal for evaluating new protective cushioning materials including biomaterials
- Crash / Impact testing and analysis
Seismic Motion Analyser
This easy-to-use system can be an add-on to any seismic simulation system or used for seismic monitoring. It is ideal for both laboratory research and classroom applications. It features:
- Measurement of multi-axis excitation and response acceleration from up to 32 channels at 16 bit resolution
- Computes frequency spectra, Frequency Response (Transfer) Functions, seismic intensity (eg. Arias)
- Computes velocity and displacement and generates 3D trajectory animation
- Automatically stores data in spreadsheet and Matlab format
Applications
- Dynamic structural performance evaluation
- Vibration isolation and damper evaluation
- Seismic research
- Field seismic measurement and analysis
Here is a link to a video demonstration of the Seismic Motion Analyser.